My Purpose or God’s Purpose?
Sometimes I have to ask myself that question again and again.
God is on a mission to reconcile all things to Himself through Jesus Christ. He wants us to join Him in that mission—not because He needs us, but because He desires relationship, obedience, and partnership.
On a recent trip to Asia, I spent time in places where many people had never heard the name of Jesus. I sat in small homes, walked through dusty paths, and talked with men and women who were genuinely searching for meaning but didn’t know where to find it.
A lot of them said they felt empty or restless. Some wondered what the purpose of their life even was.
But something happened when they heard the Gospel for the first time.
It was almost visible—the moment hope broke through the emptiness.
Purpose started to rise.
Identity became clearer.
Their whole posture changed.
It reminded me of something I already know but sometimes forget: only Jesus satisfies the human heart.
And honestly, the trip made me look inward, too.
Why do so many Christians—people who have known Jesus for years—still feel empty?
I’ve wrestled with that myself. We get distracted. We drift.
We get caught up in our own goals, our own plans, and our own version of “finding purpose.”
None of that is necessarily wrong, but when we put our plans at the center, the emptiness usually gets louder.
What I keep learning—slowly and imperfectly—is this:
Fulfillment doesn’t come from chasing a purpose.
It comes from aligning my life with God’s purpose.
Instead of saying, “God, please bless what I’m trying to do,”
I’m learning to ask,
“Lord, what are You doing… and how can I join You?”
Every time I come back to that question (and honestly, some days I have to remind myself again), the restlessness settles down. The emptiness lifts. I start to see my identity, my calling, and my purpose with fresh clarity.
My time in Asia reminded me once more that God is already at work. He’s reconciling, calling, restoring, and drawing people to Himself. And when we join Him—wherever we are—that’s when we experience the life we were created for.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected or spiritually empty, you’re not alone.
And it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It may just be God whispering,
“Come join Me. I’m already at work.”